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...Using the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility 24 Accessing the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility from the Windows System Tray 24 Network Status 24 Available Networks 25 Network Status and Solution Tips 25 Setting Wireless Network ... and Setting up the Adapter 8 A. Installation Process for Windows Vista 8 B . Table of Contents Table of Contents section 1 2 3 4 5 6 Introduction 1 Benefits of a Home Network 1 Advantages of a Wireless Network 1 Placement of your Adapter to use Security 30 5 Troubleshooting 39 6 Information 46 N+ Wireless USB Adapter i
...Using the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility 24 Accessing the Belkin Wireless Networking Utility from the Windows System Tray 24 Network Status 24 Available Networks 25 Network Status and Solution Tips 25 Setting Wireless Network ... and Setting up the Adapter 8 A. Installation Process for Windows Vista 8 B . Table of Contents Table of Contents section 1 2 3 4 5 6 Introduction 1 Benefits of a Home Network 1 Advantages of a Wireless Network 1 Placement of your Adapter to use Security 30 5 Troubleshooting 39 6 Information 46 N+ Wireless USB Adapter i
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..., music, video, and digital pictures • Store, retrieve, and copy files from a wide range of your Wireless Networking Hardware for purchasing the Belkin N+ Wireless USB Adapter. choose from one computer to another • Simultaneously play games online, check Internet email, and chat • ...Easy Expansion - Introduction Table of Belkin networking products lets you expand your network to include devices ...
..., music, video, and digital pictures • Store, retrieve, and copy files from a wide range of your Wireless Networking Hardware for purchasing the Belkin N+ Wireless USB Adapter. choose from one computer to another • Simultaneously play games online, check Internet email, and chat • ...Easy Expansion - Introduction Table of Belkin networking products lets you expand your network to include devices ...
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... weaken signals simply by Belkin Adapters or Cards): • Ensure that your network is not operating at close as possible to the center of your wireless devices is between five and 10 feet from functioning; If your wireless router (or access point). N+ Wireless USB Adapter 2 To achieve the best wireless network coverage for your "wireless clients," (i.e., computers enabled by...
... weaken signals simply by Belkin Adapters or Cards): • Ensure that your network is not operating at close as possible to the center of your wireless devices is between five and 10 feet from functioning; If your wireless router (or access point). N+ Wireless USB Adapter 2 To achieve the best wireless network coverage for your "wireless clients," (i.e., computers enabled by...
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...For example, change the channel on the phone to a 900MHz or 5GHz cordless phone. N+ Wireless USB Adapter 3 Other objects that operates on the 2.4GHz band (check manufacturer's information). Introduction Table of your wireless network is impaired after attending to the above issues, and you have a cordless phone: ...Refrigerators • Washers and/or dryers • Metal cabinets • Large aquariums • Metallic-based, UV-tinted windows If your wireless network as possible. If this fixes the problem, your phone may emit radio "noise", such as these are not blocking the signal's...
...For example, change the channel on the phone to a 900MHz or 5GHz cordless phone. N+ Wireless USB Adapter 3 Other objects that operates on the 2.4GHz band (check manufacturer's information). Introduction Table of your wireless network is impaired after attending to the above issues, and you have a cordless phone: ...Refrigerators • Washers and/or dryers • Metal cabinets • Large aquariums • Metallic-based, UV-tinted windows If your wireless network as possible. If this fixes the problem, your phone may emit radio "noise", such as these are not blocking the signal's...
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...please review steps 1-4 in the Control Panel. These guidelines should allow you continue to have addressed these issues. For more Belkin wireless networking products, use AOL through broadband provided by another cable or DSL service • Most online banking websites •... Secure connections can conflict with more information regarding our networking products, visit our website at www.belkin.com/networking or call Belkin Technical Support. N+ Wireless USB Adapter 4 Introduction Table of the available channels in your computer's power management settings so it to "go...
...please review steps 1-4 in the Control Panel. These guidelines should allow you continue to have addressed these issues. For more Belkin wireless networking products, use AOL through broadband provided by another cable or DSL service • Most online banking websites •... Secure connections can conflict with more information regarding our networking products, visit our website at www.belkin.com/networking or call Belkin Technical Support. N+ Wireless USB Adapter 4 Introduction Table of the available channels in your computer's power management settings so it to "go...
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...; Easy installation and use Belkin Wireless Networking Utility • USB 2.0 interface, for operation in virtually any computer with a USB 2.0 bus-power port • WPA, WPA2, 64-bit WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy), or 128-bit encryption • Wireless access to networked resources • Data rate of Contents section 1 2 3 4 5 6 Product Features The Adapter complies with the IEEE draft...
...; Easy installation and use Belkin Wireless Networking Utility • USB 2.0 interface, for operation in virtually any computer with a USB 2.0 bus-power port • WPA, WPA2, 64-bit WEP (Wired Equivalent Privacy), or 128-bit encryption • Wireless access to networked resources • Data rate of Contents section 1 2 3 4 5 6 Product Features The Adapter complies with the IEEE draft...
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... may vary depending on the networking environment. N+ Wireless USB Adapter 6 Overview Table of Contents section 1 2 3 4 5 6 Applications and Advantages • Wireless roaming with a laptop around the home or office Offers the freedom of networking without cables • Connection rates of up to 300Mbps* Provides immediate highspeed wireless connectivity at home, work, and hotspot locations without compromising...
... may vary depending on the networking environment. N+ Wireless USB Adapter 6 Overview Table of Contents section 1 2 3 4 5 6 Applications and Advantages • Wireless roaming with a laptop around the home or office Offers the freedom of networking without cables • Connection rates of up to 300Mbps* Provides immediate highspeed wireless connectivity at home, work, and hotspot locations without compromising...
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...-power port • Windows® 2000, XP with SP2, or Vista®*** Package Contents • N+ Wireless USB Adapter • Quick Installation Guide • CD with the Belkin utility only). This button is active. (b) WPS/Security LED Indicates security status and provides feedback during Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ handshaking. (c) WPS Push Button ...
...-power port • Windows® 2000, XP with SP2, or Vista®*** Package Contents • N+ Wireless USB Adapter • Quick Installation Guide • CD with the Belkin utility only). This button is active. (b) WPS/Security LED Indicates security status and provides feedback during Wi-Fi Protected Setup™ handshaking. (c) WPS Push Button ...
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.... If the Installer does not start automatically, double-click on the "My Computer" icon; N+ Wireless USB Adapter Note: If the Belkin Wireless Card Installer screen does not appear within 20 seconds, access your CD-ROM drive. INSTALLING AND SETTING UP the ADAPTER Table of Contents section 1 2 3 4 5 6 A. Installation Process for Windows Vista ***NOTE: For information on the...
.... If the Installer does not start automatically, double-click on the "My Computer" icon; N+ Wireless USB Adapter Note: If the Belkin Wireless Card Installer screen does not appear within 20 seconds, access your CD-ROM drive. INSTALLING AND SETTING UP the ADAPTER Table of Contents section 1 2 3 4 5 6 A. Installation Process for Windows Vista ***NOTE: For information on the...
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N+ Wireless USB Adapter 9 or, simply click "Next" to select a default location. INSTALLING AND SETTING UP the ADAPTER Table of Contents section 1 2 3 A.3 The InstallShield Wizard starts the installation process. 4 5 6 A.4 Select a destination folder for the software installation by clicking "Browse";
N+ Wireless USB Adapter 9 or, simply click "Next" to select a default location. INSTALLING AND SETTING UP the ADAPTER Table of Contents section 1 2 3 A.3 The InstallShield Wizard starts the installation process. 4 5 6 A.4 Select a destination folder for the software installation by clicking "Browse";
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N+ Wireless USB Adapter 10 Our software has been fully tested and is compatible with this driver software". This DOES NOT indicate a problem. INSTALLING AND SETTING UP the ADAPTER Table of Contents section 1 2 3 A.5 A Setup Status screen will let you know where you are in the setup process. 4 5 6 A.6 A window may appear a second time showing the message, "Windows can't verify the publisher of this operating system.
N+ Wireless USB Adapter 10 Our software has been fully tested and is compatible with this driver software". This DOES NOT indicate a problem. INSTALLING AND SETTING UP the ADAPTER Table of Contents section 1 2 3 A.5 A Setup Status screen will let you know where you are in the setup process. 4 5 6 A.6 A window may appear a second time showing the message, "Windows can't verify the publisher of this operating system.
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N+ Wireless USB Adapter 11 Your installation is now complete. 4 5 6 A.8 When the installation completes, click on "Finish". INSTALLING AND SETTING UP the ADAPTER Table of Contents section 1 2 3 A.7 When prompted, turn off your computer and plug in your Adapter.
N+ Wireless USB Adapter 11 Your installation is now complete. 4 5 6 A.8 When the installation completes, click on "Finish". INSTALLING AND SETTING UP the ADAPTER Table of Contents section 1 2 3 A.7 When prompted, turn off your computer and plug in your Adapter.
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...the driver software" to continue. 4 5 6 A.10 You might appear within 3-15 seconds. Select "Install this operating system. N+ Wireless USB Adapter Next, a screen appears indicating that the process is compatible with this driver software anyway" and follow the prompts. then, another indicates... that hardware installation is a problem. INSTALLING AND SETTING UP the ADAPTER Table of Contents section 1 2 3 A.9 The Found New Hardware Wizard might see a screen similar to the one pictured below...
...the driver software" to continue. 4 5 6 A.10 You might appear within 3-15 seconds. Select "Install this operating system. N+ Wireless USB Adapter Next, a screen appears indicating that the process is compatible with this driver software anyway" and follow the prompts. then, another indicates... that hardware installation is a problem. INSTALLING AND SETTING UP the ADAPTER Table of Contents section 1 2 3 A.9 The Found New Hardware Wizard might see a screen similar to the one pictured below...
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A.12 In the Control Panel, click on "View network status and tasks". N+ Wireless USB Adapter 13 INSTALLING AND SETTING UP the ADAPTER Table of Contents section 1 2 3 4 5 6 A.11 To connect to the Internet, open the Network and Sharing Center by first opening the Control Panel from the "Start" menu.
A.12 In the Control Panel, click on "View network status and tasks". N+ Wireless USB Adapter 13 INSTALLING AND SETTING UP the ADAPTER Table of Contents section 1 2 3 4 5 6 A.11 To connect to the Internet, open the Network and Sharing Center by first opening the Control Panel from the "Start" menu.
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N+ Wireless USB Adapter 14 INSTALLING AND SETTING UP the ADAPTER Table of Contents section 1 2 3 A.13 In the Network and Sharing Center, click on "Connect to a network". 4 5 6 A.14 In the next screen, select an available wireless network and click "Connect".
N+ Wireless USB Adapter 14 INSTALLING AND SETTING UP the ADAPTER Table of Contents section 1 2 3 A.13 In the Network and Sharing Center, click on "Connect to a network". 4 5 6 A.14 In the next screen, select an available wireless network and click "Connect".
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N+ Wireless USB Adapter 15 Click "Connect" after you may be prompted to the selected network. A.16 Depending on the security settings of Contents section 1 2 3 4 5 6 A.15 Your Adapter will attempt to connect to enter a network security key or a passphrase. INSTALLING AND SETTING UP the ADAPTER Table of your wireless network, you have done so.
N+ Wireless USB Adapter 15 Click "Connect" after you may be prompted to the selected network. A.16 Depending on the security settings of Contents section 1 2 3 4 5 6 A.15 Your Adapter will attempt to connect to enter a network security key or a passphrase. INSTALLING AND SETTING UP the ADAPTER Table of your wireless network, you have done so.
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INSTALLING AND SETTING UP the ADAPTER Table of the window allow you can choose to configure your Adapter is in range. The links on the left of Contents section 1 2 3 4 5 6 A.17 After connecting to the network, you to save this network and connect automatically when your network connections. N+ Wireless USB Adapter 16 A.18 The Network and Sharing Center now indicates the network connection that you have just made.
INSTALLING AND SETTING UP the ADAPTER Table of the window allow you can choose to configure your Adapter is in range. The links on the left of Contents section 1 2 3 4 5 6 A.17 After connecting to the network, you to save this network and connect automatically when your network connections. N+ Wireless USB Adapter 16 A.18 The Network and Sharing Center now indicates the network connection that you have just made.
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B.2 The Belkin Wireless Card Installer screen will automatically appear within 20 seconds, access your CD-ROM drive. Then, double-click on the "My Computer" icon; Click "Install Software" ...-clicking on the icon named "Setup.exe". 17 Installation Process for Windows Operating Systems other than Windows Vista IMPORTANT: INSTALL THE SOFTWARE BEFORE INSERTING THE ADAPTER. N+ Wireless USB Adapter Note: If the Belkin Wireless Card Installer screen does not appear within up to start the installation. INSTALLING AND SETTING UP the...
B.2 The Belkin Wireless Card Installer screen will automatically appear within 20 seconds, access your CD-ROM drive. Then, double-click on the "My Computer" icon; Click "Install Software" ...-clicking on the icon named "Setup.exe". 17 Installation Process for Windows Operating Systems other than Windows Vista IMPORTANT: INSTALL THE SOFTWARE BEFORE INSERTING THE ADAPTER. N+ Wireless USB Adapter Note: If the Belkin Wireless Card Installer screen does not appear within up to start the installation. INSTALLING AND SETTING UP the...
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N+ Wireless USB Adapter 18 INSTALLING AND SETTING UP the ADAPTER Table of Contents section 1 2 3 B.3 The InstallShield Wizard starts the installation process. 4 5 6 B.4 Select a destination folder for the software installation by clicking "Browse"; or, simply click "Next" to select a default location.
N+ Wireless USB Adapter 18 INSTALLING AND SETTING UP the ADAPTER Table of Contents section 1 2 3 B.3 The InstallShield Wizard starts the installation process. 4 5 6 B.4 Select a destination folder for the software installation by clicking "Browse"; or, simply click "Next" to select a default location.
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INSTALLING AND SETTING UP the ADAPTER Table of Contents section 1 2 3 B.5 A Setup Status screen lets you know where you are in the setup process. 4 5 6 B.6 After the software installation is finished, the message "Please plug in your computer. Connect the Adapter to your USB Adapter now" will appear. N+ Wireless USB Adapter 19
INSTALLING AND SETTING UP the ADAPTER Table of Contents section 1 2 3 B.5 A Setup Status screen lets you know where you are in the setup process. 4 5 6 B.6 After the software installation is finished, the message "Please plug in your computer. Connect the Adapter to your USB Adapter now" will appear. N+ Wireless USB Adapter 19